The City of Hayward Mural Art Program continues its path towards excellence and deep commitment to its Hayward residents, by working in partnership with various communities, local jurisdictions, commissions, youth and artists to create murals throughout the city. It is with the development and fostering of cultural activism, historical significance, diverse artistic expression and positive collaboration that our mural art takes its inspiration. While this program supports multiple blight elimination efforts, beautification and the promotion of civic pride, its true success shines through in neighborhood enrichment and downtown rejuvenation.
Selection Process
It is the responsibly of the Neighborhood Partnership Manager to review and recommend various art projects to the City Manager’s Office. Artists and designs are then chosen by an internal panel.
The City uses a variety of artist selections process depending on project type, location, funding requirements/restrictions, available resources and timeliness. These would include; Open competition, Limited competition, Invitational, Direct selection, Mixed process and Direct purchase.
While the current demand for murals far exceeds available resources the city of Hayward continues to accept artist applications in anticipation of future mural projects.
Artists are invited to submit their completed application forms to the City of Hayward and it is recommended that these applications are update on a semi-annual basis.
Current Projects
1) In February 14, 2009, as part of the overall fight against graffiti, the City of Hayward has teamed up with local artists to create attractive murals on areas targeted by graffiti vandals. Artists have completed phase one of the Utility Box Mural Project that took place along B Street where thirteen boxes were completed. On December 4th Phase II of the Utility Art Project along A Street was completed. Replace the last line with Phase III of the project will extend to C Street and is anticipated to be completed by March 2010.
A) Gateway Mural at Foothill and Maple is underway – Estimated completion date is December 2009
B) Avalon Jewelers and Cinema Place Streetscape Mural on B Street is underway – Project completed October 2009
C) El Taquito Mural – Completed August 1, 2009
D) Boun Appetito Italian Mural is under way - Estimated completion date is February 2010
E) Hayward Main Library Book Drop Box Murals is underway - Estimated completion date is December 2009 Applications are being accepted for the anticipated Theater Parking Garage, Berry St. Capitol Improvement Project and the A Street Historical Mural.
2) The city is also collaborating with businesses in the Redevelopment area who are proactively seeking support from the City. Local artists will begin creating murals on areas of buildings targeted by vandals. This project is another pro-active and preventative effort to eliminate graffiti vandalism that occurs throughout the City.
Applications are still being accepted for this project.
3) As the City moves for-ward in its efforts to restore and improve the overall appearance of vacant businesses along B Street, the Downtown Window Art Project is now underway to support this revitalization effort. B Street business owners are partnering with local artists in efforts to beautify and enhance the downtown area of Hayward through art.
Applications are being accepted for this project through May 2010.
Donate a Wall
Are you a business owner that is a victim of graffiti vandalism time and time again? Maybe we can help. Traditionally wall murals are a successful deterrent to graffiti taggers. While murals enhance the aesthetics of a building and local community they also offer opportunity for artistic expression and blight reduction. The city is proactively looking to partner with businesses that are in need of assistance in the fight against graffiti.
Service Contact:
For consideration in this project, please send an email with your name, contact information, business location, business name and attached photo(s) of graffiti tagged wall.
Additional Information:
Artist Application
You may also submit a service request for this item in the 'Make a Service Request' area below.
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